I traded it for an accuphase. However, I really never wanted to rid myself of it. I have a need for it to drive another pair of speakers. I bought it back for almost $800 bucks less than what I traded it in for! To me a no Brainer.
Sold a component and bought it back, am I nuts?
I sold my brand new naim 5si integrated about a month ago, by sold, I mean I traded it in. I was looking on website of company I traded it into, and noticed in used section. I inquired about it and was told it was indeed the Amp I had traded. They had to open box up to check it out before resale, despite it being new. Anyhow, they had it listed at a greatly reduced rice. Me, knowing it was my former amp, I scooped it back up...am I a genius? Lol...
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@oddiofyl no idea! I honestly dont know why they would open a sealed box to begin with...they could have sold it as new, which it was...they go for $1999. Either way, I'm appreciative of the deal I was given. I had no hesitation once I knew it was the very same amp that I had traded in. |
@oddiofyl no, not music room, I'd rather not say...but yes, I feel I won! I could decide to resell it for much more as an open box, have not decided. I'll most likely keep it. It is a great amp. |
@jafant the e280... |
@three_easy_payments Lol! |
@elliottbnewcombjr I did not do anything with it, as I did not receive any money. I am recieving my amp back that was traded in a month ago. However, should I decide to sell it on my own, then yes, I'll see $$$$ I'd say it was a great move, a $1999 AMP FOR $999. It was brand new Still sealed in box upon trade in. The merchant had to open box to inspect, regardless of it being new. He took photos and placed add in used section. There were no bites, just low ball offers. I saw my Amp in used section and come to find out it was the same one I traded in. So, knowing it's history, I bought it back at the above $999. I was given $1800 for it towards the trade. Show me a better deal!. If I keep it, a win, if I sell it, even bigger win. I will most likely keep it. |
@grislybutter i was charged the nominal price for the item that i got in trade. |
@asctim Thanks for confirming I’m not nuts, bananas yes! Hahaha...yea, I could not pass buying it back once I saw it listed as used (but not really used). I think the 5si may go well with my JBL 4309’s, whenever I get around to setting them up. I have no clue as to why he let it go for so cheap, and I honestly don't care! 😁 |
@liamowen we all make mistakes, or have a lapse in judgement. The "genius" thing you are hung up on was tongue in cheek...jeesh...I am far from being a true genius, that I'll tell ya... |
@lanx0003 new it is $1999. I received $1750 for it in trade. I bought it back for $999. I also bought back from same seller, my 4 meter pair of NaC A5 terminated (bananas) speaker cables for $299....they are $500 new! So total was $1298 for both the 5si & Nac A5 cables, free shipping and no sales tax! If I bought both back new, it would have cost me $2655 (Includes sales tax) plus any shipping. The merchant did not use either the Amp or cables, so they are essentially still new. |
@limomangus I don't know. It's a pretty successfull business, I'd rather not disclose. I think I got the deal because I just spent over 6 grand for the Accuphase. So he felt he should take care of me. A very friendly guy. |
@fbgbill you are correct, serious problems! Lol |